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A federal hate crime probe is underway after 3 people were killed in a racist rampage in Jacksonville, officials say. Here’s what we know

A federal hate crime investigation is underway after a White gunman with a swastika-emblazoned assault rifle killed three Black people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, authorities said.

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Prosecutors will investigate Spain soccer boss Luis Rubiales over unwanted kiss with Jenni Hermoso

Spanish prosecutors have opened an investigation that could end in sexual aggression charges against the country’s soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales.

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Outrage in India as teacher tells students to slap classmate who is Muslim

Police in India are investigating a teacher after a video of her encouraging students to slap their 7-year-old classmate, who is Muslim, sparked widespread outrage in the country.

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FEMA announces $3 billion for climate resiliency as time runs low for Congress to replenish its disaster fund

In a record-breaking year of disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is announcing nearly $3 billion Monday for communities to build resiliency against climate change-fueled extreme weather.

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4 injured when a fire rescue helicopter crashes in Pompano Beach, Florida

A Broward County, Florida, sheriff’s fire rescue helicopter crashed Monday morning, sending four people to the hospital, including two crew members and two people from an apartment complex where it came down, authorities said.

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Biden traveling to Vietnam following G-20 summit next month

President Joe Biden will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 10 following the Group of 20 summit in India to meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other leaders, according to the White House.

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Sixty years after the March on Washington, attendees renew the call for King’s ‘dream’

It’s been 60 years since the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, but Fatima Cortez Todd says she still remembers the sense of unity she felt standing on the National Mall that day.

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Houston native conducts maintenance aboard USS Nimitz

U.S. Navy sailors serve and protect from around the globe, and every sailor got their start somewhere.

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Michael Heckman, Houston First Corp. Statement on RNC's selection of Houston as 2028 host city

Statement Attributable to Michael Heckman, President and CEO, Houston First Corporation

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NASA moves a step closer to supersonic passenger flights

Oh for the glory days of travel, when the seats were bigger, the food was better, and you could jet across the Atlantic in less than three hours.

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‘I will not resign,’ says defiant Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales following week of fierce criticism for unwanted kiss on star player

Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales has refused to resign from his position as Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president following a week of fierce criticism after video showed him placing an unwanted kiss on a star player of Spain’s winning Women’s World Cup team.

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Explosion likely brought down aircraft purportedly carrying Wagner boss, flight data and video analysis suggest

There is a puff of white and then a plane can be seen falling, a trail of smoke or vapor stretching behind it, descending rapidly against a bright blue sky. The person filming the video zooms in as the aircraft spirals downwards out of control, revealing that it is missing a wing.

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White House defends response to asylum seeker influx following criticism from New York governor

The White House defended its response to the asylum seeker influx facing New York Friday, arguing that without congressional action, the administration is limited in what it can do, following a letter from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urging more action.

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RNC announces 2028 convention to be held in Houston

Republican Party officials have selected Houston to host their party’s 2028 presidential convention, approving the location during a closed meeting on Friday.

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FACTS ARE FACTS: The Dynamic Influence of the Hispanic Community in Houston and a Glimpse into the Upcoming HHCC - DATA SUMMIT at The Federal Reserve

Beneath the vast Texan skies, the city of Houston in Harris County is a bustling hub of energy, innovation, and cultural richness. Its vibrant tapestry showcases a mosaic of diverse communities, but one in particular dazzles with a brilliance that’s impossible to overlook — the Hispanic community. Their soaring numbers, increasing economic influence, and radiant cultural contributions make them an integral part of Houston’s heartbeat. As the city eagerly anticipates the Houston Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce - DATA SUMMIT at The Federal Reserve on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, let’s delve into why this community’s numbers and stories are truly unparalleled.

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UH School of Theatre & Dance Announces its 2023-24 Season

The School of Theatre & Dance at the University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts is delighted to unveil its highly anticipated 2023-24 season. With an impressive lineup of 11 captivating productions, this season is poised to be the epitome of ambition and creativity.

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Black Women Founder launches a Pitch Competition and educational event to provide funding for other Women Founders

Black Women Founder, LaToya Hurley, is making waves with the launch of the second "Power of Vision" event – a groundbreaking initiative that will empower and equip women entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed.

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A Triumph Decades In The Making – Meta 4 Houston’s Stupendous Victory at Brave New Voices The Face of the Youth Poetry Slam Scene in Houston

On an electric evening in Houston, the city came alive, celebrating the triumphant return of its very own slam squad from @meta4houston, having conquered the Brave New Voices (BNV) championship in 2023. These remarkable young women, now brandishing the title of BNV Champs, are the beautiful bridge between the storied past and the promising future of Meta 4 Houston.

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Healthy Harris – Harris County Takes Historic Leap Toward Healthcare Expansion

A landmark decision was reached as Harris County Commissioners, crossing party lines, unanimously greenlit a monumental $2.5 billion hospital bond for the November 7, 2023 ballot.

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Texas’ Will Hurd Preps for the First Presidential Debate

Will Hurd, a former Congressman from south Texas and the first black Texas A&M University Student Body President during its bonfire tragedy 25 years ago is thankful to the 42,500 campaign donors that put him past the 40,000-threshold required by the Republican National Committee to be in Wednesday’s debate.